Local authorities affirm support for immigrants in NC

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Fears have been circulating that Orange County and Chapel Hill law enforcement is partnering with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement by setting up checkpoints that target undocumented people residing in the area.

Irena Como, staff attorney at the ACLU of North Carolina, said if local law enforcement has an agreement with ICE, they could contact them about an undocumented person at a checkpoint if that person had a previous criminal record.

But the Orange County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement it will not act like immigration enforcement agencies.

“We will put fear and bias aside and treat all people with the respect and courtesy they deserve,” the statement said.

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